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This is a detailed mock draft after the conclusion of the combine and the Alex Smith trade. Please comment as I know that I am not as familiar with certain teams needs and tendancies. Please note, I believe there is going to be a ton of trades in this draft, but here is a layout of where I think players will go if they do draft this order.
1 - KC: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
Chiefs got their quarterback in Smith, and will unlikely be able to trade down from this spot. So the lock here I believe is Luke Joeckel. Eric Fisher may be considered here, but I think Joeckel's body of work at high level of competition will earn him the first player off the board.
Chiefs got their quarterback in Smith, and will unlikely be able to trade down from this spot. So the lock here I believe is Luke Joeckel. Eric Fisher may be considered here, but I think Joeckel's body of work at high level of competition will earn him the first player off the board.
2 - JAX: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida
Concerns over Star Lotulelei's health gives the edge to Floyd, and while Moore and Werner fail to look like top five pick material in the combine has skyrocketed Floyd's stock. So they go with the best 4-3 defensive tackle and perhaps the best defensive player in in the draft.
Concerns over Star Lotulelei's health gives the edge to Floyd, and while Moore and Werner fail to look like top five pick material in the combine has skyrocketed Floyd's stock. So they go with the best 4-3 defensive tackle and perhaps the best defensive player in in the draft.
3 - OAK: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
The Raiders need more than just a few guys, so I would trade out of this spot if I were them. The problem will be finding someone to trade with. This pick could also be DT Star, but I believe they go with the top corner as the DT can be filled later in the draft. Not having a second round pick, they need to trade down, or they need to nail this pick. Dee looks the part, and showed well at the combine which will solidify himself as the top corner of the group. Raiders hope he's the next C. Bailey
The Raiders need more than just a few guys, so I would trade out of this spot if I were them. The problem will be finding someone to trade with. This pick could also be DT Star, but I believe they go with the top corner as the DT can be filled later in the draft. Not having a second round pick, they need to trade down, or they need to nail this pick. Dee looks the part, and showed well at the combine which will solidify himself as the top corner of the group. Raiders hope he's the next C. Bailey
4 - PHI: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
Even if Peters comes back, Fisher can man the right side until he relieves Peters for good. This tackle has made strides to become considered the best prospect in the draft, and I would say is even better than Luke Joeckel. He exhibits power in the run game, and stones people in the passing game. Philly may take a long look at some of the top defenders here, but the smart money is on this guy.
Even if Peters comes back, Fisher can man the right side until he relieves Peters for good. This tackle has made strides to become considered the best prospect in the draft, and I would say is even better than Luke Joeckel. He exhibits power in the run game, and stones people in the passing game. Philly may take a long look at some of the top defenders here, but the smart money is on this guy.
5 - DET: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU
Sources say that there is no way this freakish athlete will make it into the the second half of the first round. With Cliff Avril possibly out along with already departed Vanden Boch, the Lions will pick the best pass rushing DE here. Ansah should make this defensive front pretty scary.
Sources say that there is no way this freakish athlete will make it into the the second half of the first round. With Cliff Avril possibly out along with already departed Vanden Boch, the Lions will pick the best pass rushing DE here. Ansah should make this defensive front pretty scary.
6 - CLE: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
Geno Smith will get a sniff here, but Jordan looks to be that optimal 3-4 rush linebacker, and is what the Browns are desperately looking for. Jordan's stock may fall because of the shoulder surgery, but the fact that he blew up at the combine will reward him with a top 10 selection.
Geno Smith will get a sniff here, but Jordan looks to be that optimal 3-4 rush linebacker, and is what the Browns are desperately looking for. Jordan's stock may fall because of the shoulder surgery, but the fact that he blew up at the combine will reward him with a top 10 selection.
7 - ARI: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia
The Cardinals don't have a real starting quarterback, and did not acquire Alex Smith. So they take the other Smith off the board. Geno Smith may not be RG3 but the musical chair quarterback game needs to be over. They hand the reigns over to this young quarterback and hope for the best.
The Cardinals don't have a real starting quarterback, and did not acquire Alex Smith. So they take the other Smith off the board. Geno Smith may not be RG3 but the musical chair quarterback game needs to be over. They hand the reigns over to this young quarterback and hope for the best.
8 - BUF: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
Originally I thought Ogletree would be too high here. With Barnett gone, there is a glaring need here, and Alec is heads and shoulders the best ILB in the draft. A Jerod Mayo type that boasts great coverage ability, though the Bills are also going to try and trade down while still targeting this guy and get the right value.
Originally I thought Ogletree would be too high here. With Barnett gone, there is a glaring need here, and Alec is heads and shoulders the best ILB in the draft. A Jerod Mayo type that boasts great coverage ability, though the Bills are also going to try and trade down while still targeting this guy and get the right value.
9 - NYJ: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU
Remember Vernon Gholston? Mingo is little risky, and has bust written all over him, but finding the next Aldon Smith is why teams will take the risk. Though there is no denying that he is a special athlete.
Remember Vernon Gholston? Mingo is little risky, and has bust written all over him, but finding the next Aldon Smith is why teams will take the risk. Though there is no denying that he is a special athlete.
10 - TEN: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
It's amazing that he drops to this spot, but the emphasis for a lot of teams will be to protect and get after the Quarterback. His heart condition will alarm teams, but don't think it will drop him much farther than this.
It's amazing that he drops to this spot, but the emphasis for a lot of teams will be to protect and get after the Quarterback. His heart condition will alarm teams, but don't think it will drop him much farther than this.
11 - SD: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
A former quarterback in high school, Lane Johnson might be one of the most athletic tackles ever at his position. This gives him a really high ceiling, so don't be surprised if you hear his name ahead of a couple other popular tackles.The Bears or Packers may try to move up to steal this guy from the chargers. Make no mistake Lane Johnson won't make it past here.
A former quarterback in high school, Lane Johnson might be one of the most athletic tackles ever at his position. This gives him a really high ceiling, so don't be surprised if you hear his name ahead of a couple other popular tackles.The Bears or Packers may try to move up to steal this guy from the chargers. Make no mistake Lane Johnson won't make it past here.
12 - MIA: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
Miami needs WR's like fish need water. I think they take WR early and often in this draft as this position is perhaps the worst in the league. Patterson looks to have separated himself as the top receiving threat in this draft.
Miami needs WR's like fish need water. I think they take WR early and often in this draft as this position is perhaps the worst in the league. Patterson looks to have separated himself as the top receiving threat in this draft.
13 - TB: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington
The Bucs are sorely in need of a CB and Trufant looks like he put slotted himself as the second best corner of the draft. Vaccaro, Rhodes, and Jarvis Jones are also possibilities.
The Bucs are sorely in need of a CB and Trufant looks like he put slotted himself as the second best corner of the draft. Vaccaro, Rhodes, and Jarvis Jones are also possibilities.
14 - CAR: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
The panthers will be at a cross roads here. Take a WR or the top DT. I think they like Richardson to help their pathetic defense last year. Richardson fits perfectly in the Panthers scheme, and should make an immediate impact.
The panthers will be at a cross roads here. Take a WR or the top DT. I think they like Richardson to help their pathetic defense last year. Richardson fits perfectly in the Panthers scheme, and should make an immediate impact.
15 - NO: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
This is no doubt a pick to help the transition to the 3-4. Mostly looking for either a rush linebacker or Nose tackle. John Jenkins or Jessie Williams maybe other considerations but Hankins seems to be projected best at the next level to be that anchor in the middle.
This is no doubt a pick to help the transition to the 3-4. Mostly looking for either a rush linebacker or Nose tackle. John Jenkins or Jessie Williams maybe other considerations but Hankins seems to be projected best at the next level to be that anchor in the middle.
16 - STL: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina
Fisher wants to dominate up front. Cooper has shown to have a much higher ceiling over Warmack. Cooper I believe takes the top Guard spot in this draft as he has shown to be more athletic and stronger than people once thought of him.
Fisher wants to dominate up front. Cooper has shown to have a much higher ceiling over Warmack. Cooper I believe takes the top Guard spot in this draft as he has shown to be more athletic and stronger than people once thought of him.
17 - PIT: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
The Steelers really need to turn things around. A really good safety like Elam can tip the scales, and become Troy's future replacement. But incumbent linebacker play will have them take a chance with Jarvis Jones. I don't think Jones will test as well as people think at his pro day and will have him drop to the second half of the first round.
The Steelers really need to turn things around. A really good safety like Elam can tip the scales, and become Troy's future replacement. But incumbent linebacker play will have them take a chance with Jarvis Jones. I don't think Jones will test as well as people think at his pro day and will have him drop to the second half of the first round.
18 - DAL: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
It has leaked that there is no way Cooper gets past the "boys" but they will gladly take the road grader Warmack. Once thought to be super human, his athleticism was in question at the combine. These questions will drop him from being considered in the top 10. Believe me, this guy can block and the tape doesn't lie.
It has leaked that there is no way Cooper gets past the "boys" but they will gladly take the road grader Warmack. Once thought to be super human, his athleticism was in question at the combine. These questions will drop him from being considered in the top 10. Believe me, this guy can block and the tape doesn't lie.
19 - NYG: Matt Elam, SS, Florida
Inside linebacker is the biggest need here, but the likes of Te'o and Minter look more like second round talents. I know Mayock says Vaccaro is a better safety, but Elam provides more playmaking ability and is a more accomplished tackler. I think what gives Elam the edge over Vaccaro is that he consistently plays everywhere including center field. Vaccaro spent most of his time toward the line of scrimmage. Defense can get addressed here, and safety would be a nice upgrade.
Inside linebacker is the biggest need here, but the likes of Te'o and Minter look more like second round talents. I know Mayock says Vaccaro is a better safety, but Elam provides more playmaking ability and is a more accomplished tackler. I think what gives Elam the edge over Vaccaro is that he consistently plays everywhere including center field. Vaccaro spent most of his time toward the line of scrimmage. Defense can get addressed here, and safety would be a nice upgrade.
20 - CHI: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
Getting a security blanket for Jay Cutler will be important for the bears. Eifert is one of the most athletic TE to come out in years. With Gronk showing that a premium TE is a huge weapons, Chicago upgrades their weakest position.
Getting a security blanket for Jay Cutler will be important for the bears. Eifert is one of the most athletic TE to come out in years. With Gronk showing that a premium TE is a huge weapons, Chicago upgrades their weakest position.
21 - CIN: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
Austin has really helped himself at the combine. Went from being a second round prospect to a first rounder. A dynamic player that would be a perfect compliment to AJ Green and give the Red Rifle a much needed secondary target. Not to mention can serve as a potent weapon in special teams.
Austin has really helped himself at the combine. Went from being a second round prospect to a first rounder. A dynamic player that would be a perfect compliment to AJ Green and give the Red Rifle a much needed secondary target. Not to mention can serve as a potent weapon in special teams.
22 - STL: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
This is a big, bad, and fast receiver. My personal break out guy in the draft boasts ridiculous athletic ability.
This is a big, bad, and fast receiver. My personal break out guy in the draft boasts ridiculous athletic ability.
23 - MIN: Keenan Allen, WR, California
A run on WR's will prompt the Vikings to take one as well. Allen reminds me of Hakeem Nicks. Not a burner or overwhelming, but a true baller that can separate and make plays.
A run on WR's will prompt the Vikings to take one as well. Allen reminds me of Hakeem Nicks. Not a burner or overwhelming, but a true baller that can separate and make plays.
24 - IND: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
His unimpressive combine performance will put him into free fall. Colts need a true rush linebacker in their 3-4 scheme, and Moore is a steal at this point, even given the apparent lack of physical prowess. They hope he is like T. Suggs, a guy that doesn't test well, but can ball.
His unimpressive combine performance will put him into free fall. Colts need a true rush linebacker in their 3-4 scheme, and Moore is a steal at this point, even given the apparent lack of physical prowess. They hope he is like T. Suggs, a guy that doesn't test well, but can ball.
25 - SEA: Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama
The Seahawks go OL, WR, or DT here. Watch for Zach Ertz to go here as well. Figuring they can get a WR later in the draft because of the position's depth this year, they select a true first round talent in Jesse Williams to add more teeth to that already dangerous defense.
The Seahawks go OL, WR, or DT here. Watch for Zach Ertz to go here as well. Figuring they can get a WR later in the draft because of the position's depth this year, they select a true first round talent in Jesse Williams to add more teeth to that already dangerous defense.
26 - GB: Margus Hunt, DE, Southern Methodist
The "East Block" is all but a super hero after what he did at the combine. He is drawing comparisons to JJ Watt. A very raw olympic grade athlete, Ted Thompson loves upside. It will also be a team where he doesn't have to play every down and will have the time and coaching to slowly hone his craft. Don't be surprised if he goes higher than this.
The "East Block" is all but a super hero after what he did at the combine. He is drawing comparisons to JJ Watt. A very raw olympic grade athlete, Ted Thompson loves upside. It will also be a team where he doesn't have to play every down and will have the time and coaching to slowly hone his craft. Don't be surprised if he goes higher than this.
27 - HOU: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
Rhodes is a true cover corner, but they may go with a receiver at this spot. I don't think they will allow this guy to get away from them, showing that he could really help that sad Texan's secondary.
Rhodes is a true cover corner, but they may go with a receiver at this spot. I don't think they will allow this guy to get away from them, showing that he could really help that sad Texan's secondary.
28 - DEN: Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern State
Williams is a powerful disruptive force and will make denver's defense that much better. A huge man thought that he might fit better in a 3-4 scheme. But Denver goes big here anyway. Manti Te'o could also find a home here.
Williams is a powerful disruptive force and will make denver's defense that much better. A huge man thought that he might fit better in a 3-4 scheme. But Denver goes big here anyway. Manti Te'o could also find a home here.
29 - NE: Kenny Vaccaro, SS, Texas
This Texas playmaker can help with the Patriots woes in it's secondary. A do it all defender that will make an immediate impact. The new safety type tweener that is a cross of CB and safety.
This Texas playmaker can help with the Patriots woes in it's secondary. A do it all defender that will make an immediate impact. The new safety type tweener that is a cross of CB and safety.
30 - ATL: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
Pass Rush is their main concern this off season and they get a gift. Once projected to be a top five player, he looks pedestrian and has a very low ceiling. I think he will be a solid player at the next level, but an underwhelming athletic resume and positional needs of others will drop Werner all the way to the bottom of the first or early second round.
Pass Rush is their main concern this off season and they get a gift. Once projected to be a top five player, he looks pedestrian and has a very low ceiling. I think he will be a solid player at the next level, but an underwhelming athletic resume and positional needs of others will drop Werner all the way to the bottom of the first or early second round.
31 - SF: Robert Woods, WR, USC
Wide receiver is something they could add to Kappy's arsenal. If they lose a safety in free agency look for them to take one in the draft here.
Wide receiver is something they could add to Kappy's arsenal. If they lose a safety in free agency look for them to take one in the draft here.
32 - BAL: Eric Reid, FS, LSU
Safety is one of the best positions that this draft has to offer. Reid is a ball hawk, and can become Ed Reed's successor while aiding in the secondary right away. Look for Cornellius Washington to go here also.
Safety is one of the best positions that this draft has to offer. Reid is a ball hawk, and can become Ed Reed's successor while aiding in the secondary right away. Look for Cornellius Washington to go here also.
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